Wound Care Nurse

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• Assessment & Planning:
  Conduct thorough wound evaluations (size, depth, drainage) and create individualized care plans.
• Direct Care:
  Perform cleaning, dressing changes, apply advanced therapies (like negative pressure wound therapy), and potentially debridement.
• Education:
  
  Teach residents, families, and staff about wound prevention (especially pressure ulcers), proper skin care, and infection control.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work with physicians, therapists, and other nurses to optimize treatment.
• Documentation:
  Meticulously chart wound status, interventions, and progress, crucial for Medicare/compliance.
• Quality Improvement:
  Participate in performance improvement, tracking data, and implementing best practices.
• Supply Management:
  Ensure proper wound care products are available.

• Pressure Injury Prevention: A major focus, involving risk assessment and preventative strategies for bed-bound residents.

• Strong clinical skills in wound care.
• Excellent communication and teaching abilities.
• Attention to detail for documentation and evidence-based practice.
• Patience and empathy for residents facing chronic conditions.

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Often requires specialized certification (WOCN, CWCN, etc.) and BSN.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

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Location:

Chesterfield, MO